Gifu Population 2026
Gifu has a population of 402,557, making it the #50 biggest city in 🇯🇵 Japan, located in Gifu. Roughly 0.3% of Japan's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Tokyo, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
402,557
Rank in Japan
#50
Coordinates
35.42°N, 136.76°E
~14 m elevation · Asia/Tokyo
Distance to capital (Tokyo)
267 km
166 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Gifu
| City | Population | Rank in Japan |
|---|---|---|
| Ōgaki | 161,539 | #157 |
| Kakamigahara | 144,521 | #178 |
| Tajimi | 107,818 | #256 |
| Kani | 102,143 | #265 |
| Takayama | 88,473 | #309 |
| Sekimachi | 85,283 | #323 |
| Nakatsugawa | 78,930 | #346 |
| Hashima | 67,909 | #412 |
Cities near Gifu
FAQ
What is the population of Gifu?
Gifu has a population of 402,557 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #50 biggest city in Japan.
What region is Gifu in?
Gifu is located in Gifu, Japan.
Is Gifu the capital of Japan?
No, the capital of Japan is Tokyo, about 267 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.